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26 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Kling, Pediatric Surgeon in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Karen Kling, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Kling completed her residency at University Of California Los Angeles. Dr. Kling is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kling’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kling’s office at (760) 547-1020.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kling?
Dr. Karen Kling, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kling empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Congenital Anomalies, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Diego/CA community, Dr. Kling is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Kling go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Of California Los Angeles
Is Dr. Kling board certified as a Pediatric Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Karen Kling, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Kling speak?
Dr. Kling and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kling treat?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Kling diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Kling. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
- Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
- Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
- Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
- Early Appendicitis with Infection
- Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
- Localized Ruptured Appendix
- Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
- K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
- K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
Also known as:
- Umbilical Hernia
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Ventral Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Abdominal Wall Hernia
- Epigastric Hernia
- Spigelian Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Other Skin Disorder
- Skin Condition
- Unspecified Skin Condition
- Skin and Tissue Disorder
- Dermatological Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L988: Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy
- Having a Colostomy
- Ostomy
- Ostomy Surgery of the Bowel
- Feeding Tube Opening
- Stomach Stoma
- G-tube
- Colon stoma
- Bowel diversion surgery
- Large intestine ostomy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z931: Gastrostomy status
- Z933: Colostomy status
Also known as:
- Having Other Vascular Implants or Grafts
- Blood vessel graft
- Vascular stent
- Artery implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95828: Presence of other vascular implants and grafts
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Localized Lump or Swelling
- Body Mass
- Skin Nodule
- Localized Mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- R229: Localized swelling, mass and lump, unspecified
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Tailbone Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal cyst
- Pilonidal sinus
- Tailbone cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0591: Pilonidal cyst without abscess
Also known as:
- Anal Abscess
- Abscess
- Anal Disorder
- Perianal Abscess
- Pus Pocket near Anus
- Anal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K610: Anal abscess
Also known as:
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
Also known as:
- Infant Pyloric Stenosis
- Birth Defects
- Stomach Disorder
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Pyloric Stenosis in Babies
- Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis
- IHPS
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q400: Congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis
Also known as:
- Phimosis
- Penis Disorder
- Tight foreskin
- Foreskin constriction
- Retracted foreskin problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N471: Phimosis
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Breast Lump in Right Upper Outer Quadrant
- Breast Disease
- Lump in right breast upper outer
- Right breast mass upper outer
- Palpable mass right upper outer breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6311: Unspecified lump in the right breast, upper outer quadrant
What procedures does Dr. Kling perform?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Kling performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Kling. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
- Hernia Surgery for Infants
CPT Codes:
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
- 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Laparoscopy of Abdomen
- Exploratory Laparoscopy
- Abdominal Scope
- Peritoneal Biopsy
- Omentum Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 49320: Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gastrostomy
- Keyhole Stomach Opening
- Laparoscopic Stomach Tube Placement
- Stamm Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43653: Laparoscopy, surgical; gastrostomy, without construction of gastric tube (eg, Stamm procedure) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Surgical Closure of Stomach Tube Opening
- Gastrostomy Closure
- Stomach Stoma Closure
- G-tube Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 43870: Closure of gastrostomy, surgical
Also known as:
- Extensive Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Complicated Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Pilonidal Sinus Excision
- Tailbone Cyst Surgery
- Sacrococcygeal Cyst Removal
- Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
- Complex Pilonidal Cystectomy
- Tailbone Cyst Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11771: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; extensive
- 11772: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; complicated
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Lesion
CPT Codes:
- 11401: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Kling accept my insurance?
Dr. Kling accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 547-1020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kling accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Kling in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Beacon Health Options
Blue Shield of California
Community Health Group
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Inland Empire
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kling's office located?
Dr. Karen Kling's Primary Practice
8010 Frost St Ste 414
San Diego, CA 92123
(760) 547-1020
What is Dr. Kling's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kling's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982775144.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kling?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kling
What is Dr. Karen Kling's specialty?
Dr. Kling is a Pediatric Surgeon near San Diego, CA. Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents. Contact Dr. Kling to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Karen Kling affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kling is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Karen Kling accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Karen Kling is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karen Kling offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kling's office at (760) 547-1020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karen Kling?
Please contact Dr. Kling's office at (760) 547-1020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Karen Kling have?
Dr. Karen Kling is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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